Discharge Instructions for Hypermagnesemia

You have been diagnosed with hypermagnesemia. This means you have too much magnesium in your blood. This can occur in people with kidney failure. It can also occur if you are given magnesium salts. And it can occur if you take a medicine that contains magnesium. These include some antacids and laxatives.

Other home care

Don't t use enemas that have magnesium. Read the label before you use an enema.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines and supplements you take. Some may increase magnesium levels.

Take all medicines as directed.

Don't t drink alcohol. If you need help in stopping, ask your provider about programs in your area.

Take your pulse as often as advised. Tell your healthcare provider if your pulse rate is slower than 40 beats per minute.

Follow-up care

Follow up with your healthcare provider, or as advised. Your healthcare provider will need to watch your condition closely. You may need extra care if you have a health condition that causes your hypermagnesemia.

Call 911 When to call your healthcare provider

Call 911 right away if you have:

Trouble breathing or shortness of breath

Chest pain

Loss of consciousness or fainting

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following: